We all know the importance of a balanced diet for ourselves. But your plants crave variety just as much as we do. They're not simply sunbathers – they're sophisticated gourmands requiring a rich smorgasbord of nutrients from the soil.   ?MINERALS & NUTRIENTS Like all living things, plants need minerals and nutrients to thrive. These elements are needed for growth, metabolic functioning and the completion of its life cycle. To add nutrients and minerals to your soil we recommend Nutrient Rock Star. This rock dust fertiliser is a nourishing soil supplement made from volcanic rock dust ..read more

Using aromas is a wonderful way to create a warm and welcoming home, with a relaxing aura. But do you know what's in the home fragrance products you are using, which may be bringing harmful chemical chemicals into your sanctuary? Scented candles, air purifiers and fresheners are growing in popularity, but the home fragrance industry is coming under scrutiny for a lack of transparency about their ingredients. Dozens of chemicals can be used to provide scent in these products, and the ingredients list will only list them under a general heading of "fragrance". We may be inadvertently exposing ou ..read more

Perth Mums with green thumbs will love one of these unusual gardening gifts this Mothers Day. Mothers Day is always celebrated on the second Sunday in May which this year  falls on Sunday 12 May 2024. Throughout Australia, Mothers Day is an occasion to celebrate Mums, Stepmums, Grandmothers, Aunties and all the special women who play a precious part in our lives. Traditionally, we celebrate Mums with gifts on Mothers Day, which can be anything from sweet treats to something special to wear. Flowers are a popular choice for Mothers Day gifting, but perhaps a plant or some seeds is a more s ..read more

Butterflies are a good sign that your garden ecosystem is blooming! Butterflies are essential in our environment as they pollinate plants, and bring lizards and birds to your garden. South-west Australia has few native butterfly species and their numbers are under threat from habitat loss. Planting the right plants and flowers can help conserve our butterflies, as well as many other native animals and insects. Encouraging Butterflies into your Urban Garden in Perth Butterflies and caterpillars need warmth to stay active, so butterfly-friendly gardens should be in a sunny spot. You can enhanc ..read more

Urban Revolution is a garden and home store founded on permaculture principles. Urban Revolution started out as a permaculture design business in Perth in 2013, helping people to grow nutrient-dense food and nourish their patch of earth sustainably.  Urban Revolution’s business values are guided by the Permaculture ethics of Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share. In everything we do we live these values: Responsibility - for our own Earth impact Optimism - that our simple solutions benefit the Earth Community - to engage with, be inclusive, educate and inspire Knowledge - a lifetim ..read more

Celebrate Easter sustainably this year with our tips for a zero waste Easter: Eco-Friendly Eggs: Choose plastic free, fair-trade chocolate eggs or make your own Easter treats at home. Refillable Eggs: Invest in refillable eggs which can be used year on year for the Easter egg hunt. Foil is fabulous: Choose Easter eggs wrapped in aluminium foil which can be rolled into a ball and recycled after use. Avoid plastic: Easter is a time for an abundance of plastic - say no to plastic grass and accessories that are not made from sustainable materials. Natural Dye for Eggs: Use fruits, vegetables, a ..read more

The six Noongar seasons are indicated by what is happening and changing in nature – the flowering of different plants, the migration or moulting of certain animals, and the weather patterns - rather than by dates on a calendar. The six seasons calendar is extremely important to Noongar people, as it guides them on nature’s cycles throughout the year, and has led to a deep respect for the land and plant and animal fertility cycles. Noongar people are the traditional Aboriginal people from the Southwest of Western Australia. Noongar country -boodja - covers an area from Jurien Bay thro ..read more

We love, love, love a good spud here at Urban Revolution! These versatile veggies are easy to grow in Perth and a staple food in many households. Potatoes are an underground tuber that grow on the roots of the Solanum Tuberosum plant. Originating in the South American Andes, they are now cultivated worldwide and there are up to 2000 different varieties! Learn more about how to grow potatoes in our potato growing guide Spuds are sustainable, with a low carbon and water footprint, and less land is required for their production compared to other crops, according to a 2021 study in the journal&nb ..read more

This workshop is for anyone who wants to know how to compost at home, school or work.  It covers composting systems best suited to the various situations in urban environments. Click here to go to our events page for upcoming dates. What will you learn? Learn how to use the Bokashi system, worm farms, worm towers, how to compost pet waste, hot and cold composting methods and how to run multiple systems together. Find out why composting is one of the solutions you can do to live more lightly on the Earth, help reverse climate change and prevent greenhouse gases from being pr ..read more

In the world of permaculture, where sustainable and regenerative practices take centre stage, there is a growing appreciation for the often-overlooked champions of resilience: weeds. While weeds are commonly seen as nuisances in conventional agriculture, Permaculturalists recognise the valuable role these plants play in creating and maintaining a balanced and thriving ecosystem. In this blog post, we'll explore the beneficial contributions of weeds in a permaculture system and how they can be harnessed for the greater good of the environment and food production. Dynamic Accumulators One ..read more